Vageston 100mg Capsule

Quick info

Vageston 100mg Capsule is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone, used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues caused by hormonal imbalance. Vageston 100mg Capsule is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus). It should be taken with food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to even if you feel well.

How it works

Vageston 100mg Capsule is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Vageston 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Tips

• Vageston 100mg Capsule is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine.
• It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with an estrogen.
• It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods).
• It helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage.
• It should be taken with food.
• It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you do not drive or use machinery.

Side Effects

• Headache
• Breast pain
• Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
• Stomach or abdominal cramps
• Bloating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Hair loss
• Edema
• Vaginal yeast infection